A remotely controlled insertion system for a medical device is described. Thesystem comprises a robotic device and a remote control mechanism. The roboticdevice has a handle controller to receive and hold the control handle or proximalend of a medical device. The medical device is capable of moving in up to six rangesof motion. In ione embodiment a first motor is connected through a drive screwto a handle controller to move the medical device forward and backward. A secondmotor is connected to drive wheels effective to rotate the medical device clockwiseand counter clockwise. A third motor drives a series of gears that are connectedto one or more control members on the medical device, this being effective to deflecta tip of the medical device so that movement of the third motor causes such deflection.A control unit is connected to all three motors.
